Sesame Seeds vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame seeds
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and tumeric:
- Both sesame seeds and tumeric are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, tumeric contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sesame seeds and tumeric are high in calories. Sesame seed has 81% more calories than tumeric - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and tumeric has 312 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to tumeric for protein. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for tumeric, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 80% |
| Fat | 72% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tumeric is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 62% less carbohydrates than tumeric - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sesame seeds and tumeric are high in dietary fiber. Tumeric has 62% more dietary fiber than sesame seed - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than tumeric - tumeric has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sesame seeds and tumeric are high in protein. Sesame seed has 75% more protein than tumeric - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and tumeric has 9.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and tumeric has 73% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both tumeric and sesame seeds are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tumeric has more Vitamin C than sesame seed - tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sesame seeds and tumeric contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - sesame seed has 2.7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tumeric has more Vitamin E than sesame seed - tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tumeric has more Vitamin K than sesame seed - tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, tumeric contains more pantothenic acid. Both sesame seeds and tumeric contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Sesame Seeds | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 1.35 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | 0.542 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | 0.107 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sesame seeds and tumeric are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 489% more calcium than tumeric - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
iron
Both sesame seeds and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 273% more iron than sesame seed - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
potassium
Both sesame seeds and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 338% more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tumeric per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.084 G |
| Total | 0.363 G | 0.084 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than tumeric per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 20.654 G | 0.672 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.081 G |
| Total | 20.654 G | 0.753 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) .
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FAQ
Does sesame seeds or tumeric contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sesame seeds and tumeric are high in calories. Sesame seed has 80% more calories than tumeric - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and tumeric has 312 calories.
Does sesame seeds or tumeric have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tumeric is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 60% fewer carbohydrates than tumeric - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
Does sesame seeds or tumeric contain more calcium?
Both sesame seeds and tumeric are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 490% more calcium than tumeric - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or tumeric contain more iron?
Both sesame seeds and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 270% more iron than sesame seed - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or tumeric contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 340% more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.